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Newspaper
The La Jara Chronicle
Location
La Jara, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
A Colorado letters page accuses two Alamosa ministers Darley and Harrison of manipulating a Republican primary. It condemns their behavior at the meeting, cites oath-breaking and deceit, and notes sanctions and political fallout while calling for moral accountability from church leaders.
At a Pueblo convention the Democratic slate was chosen led by U S senator Charles J Hughes Jr of Denver and Edward T Taylor of Garfield as at large congressman with John A Martin of Pueblo for the second district. John F Shafroth is named for Governor and S R Fitzgarrald of Telluride for Lieutenant Governor with Supreme Judges for ten years.
A critique of fusion politics in Rio Grande and Conejos counties mocks officials who condemn cross party tickets while practicing fusion themselves. The writer compares prior Republican and Democratic conventions and dismisses moral double standards as hypocritical.
Senator Frank Moore,Credentials committee chairman at the Democratic state convention in Pueblo, said the La Jara independents credentials would be considered after election.
At the Alamosa convention C H Wilder was unanimously endorsed for representative from Archuleta and Conejos counties. He received the entire vote of delegations from both counties.
At the Democratic Judicial District convention in Alamosa, Al Moses was nominated for district attorney for the Twelfth district. The article mocks his prior lack of election success while noting incumbent Pilcher's broad popularity and expected victory. It also includes a farmers' appeal from Conejos County urging support for local exhibits at the Albuquerque Interstate Fair and Irrigation Congress.
Advertises heavy discounts to clear stock for a large shipment. Four panel doors from 1.00, windows from 0.70, two inch dimension lumber No 1 at 18.00 per thousand, boards 14.00 per thousand, plus cement and plaster and other building supplies in proportion. Cras. Magnes.
A local insurer confirms coverage for the home of R. J. Kavalec, ensuring essential protection and policy details are in place for the property.
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